Three weeks ago, Caitlin Clark was assessed a technical for clapping. A frustrated Clark was already prepared for a suspension at the time. “It’s ridiculous, I got a technical for clapping,” she said. “We should all just go on the calendar now and pick a game I’m going to be suspended for if I’m going to get technicals for clapping.” Now, Clark has taken another step towards that suspension with a technical against the New York Liberty.

Barely into the first quarter, Caitlin Clark ran into a hard Jonquel Jones screen and went to the ground. Meanwhile, Marine Johannes fired off a three to extend Liberty’s lead to 8-2. However, Clark expected a call for an illegal screen and protested against the officials. But instead of getting the call, Clark received her sixth technical of the season.

According to the new WNBA rules, that is a $1000 fine. Last year, the technical foul fine structure started at $200 only, moving to $400 for 4–6 technicals and $800 for seven or more. But for 2026, the league decided to ramp up the fines with the salaries. Clark paid $500 for her first 3 technicals and now $1000 for technicals 4 to 7.

Clark will face a one-game suspension if she receives 8 technicals along with a $1500 fine. And this was a comparatively mild reaction from Clark next to her outburst days earlier against the Golden State Valkyries. Clark “got kneed in the quad” by Kiah Stokes, and then Aliyah Boston had a foul called on the end. After this sequence, Clark went absolutely nuclear, but fortunately for Clark, she did not receive a technical for that. And this time around, the CBS broadcaster agreed with the on-field call as well. 

“That’s a legal screen,” the CBS broadcaster said. “I know it’s a lot of contact, but Jones was there.”

The frustrations with officiating continued for the Indiana Fever as Caitlin Clark was called for a foul that left her stunned. Clark was at the top of the key when she tried to take a midrange step back but was called for an offensive foul in the process. She once wanted to argue with the officials, as her reaction suggested that she did not agree with the call.

However, this time around, Clark controlled herself, as she was already on a technical. Aliyah Boston had another foul, which she seemingly disagreed with, to make matters worse for the Indiana Fever. Unfortunately, none of the fouls warranted a challenge from coach Stephanie White.